Shahi Gobi
Indian Medium

Shahi Gobi

Royal cauliflower in a nut-based cream gravy

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⏱️ 50 minutes 5 minutes prep · 45 minutes cook
🍽️ 4 Serves
320 Calories
11g Protein
24g Carbs
21g Fat

Why This Recipe Works

A plant-based take on royal Mughlai cuisine, this dish relies on a golden cream of nuts, saffron, and rose water to create a luxurious texture. Roasting the cauliflower first adds a charred, buttery depth that holds its own against the rich gravy.


Instructions

1

Preheat the oven to 450Β°F.

2

Soak the cashews and almonds in a bowl of hot water and set them aside while you prepare the cauliflower.

3

Toss the cauliflower florets with olive oil, turmeric, and salt until evenly coated. Spread them in a single layer on a large baking sheet and roast for 30 to 35 minutes, until tender and the edges are starting to char.

4

Drain the soaked nuts and place them in a blender with water, cardamom pods, rose water, and saffron. Blend until completely smooth β€” if the mixture isn't perfectly silky, pass it through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any grit.

5

Combine the Tomato Onion Masala, water, nutritional yeast, raisins, garam masala, red chili, and salt in a wide pan or braiser. Stir well and bring to a simmer over medium heat.

6

Stir in most of the nut cream, reserving about two tablespoons for the final garnish. Add the roasted cauliflower and simmer for about 5 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and the flavors to meld.

7

Taste and add more red chili or salt if needed.

8

Serve hot, topped with the reserved cream, chopped almonds, cashews, and cilantro.


🍽️ Complete the Meal

Naan Paratha Steamed Basmati Rice
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Storage: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I freeze this recipe?

Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Rohit Bothra
Recipe by

Rohit Bothra

Self-taught cook exploring global vegetarian cuisine from my Atlanta kitchen.

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